National Affairs

VP C. P. Radhakrishnan Releases Updated Constitution of India in Sindhi Language
On the occasion of Sindhi Language Day (April 10, 2026), Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released the updated Constitution of India translated into Sindhi. This move aims to promote linguistic inclusivity and democratic participation.

• Scripts: Released in both Devanagari Script (1st edition) and Persian Script (2nd edition).
• Significance: Enhances accessibility for Sindhi speakers; aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
• Legal Context: Sindhi was included in the Eighth Schedule via the 21st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1967.
• Broader Initiative: Part of a larger project by the Legislative Department (MoL&J) to translate the Constitution into languages like Bodo, Dogri, Santhali, and Nepali.

Doordarshan and ICCR Sign MoU to Promote Indian Culture Globally
Doordarshan (under Prasar Bharati) and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) have partnered to amplify Indian art and heritage across international broadcasting platforms.

• Objective: To disseminate cultural content from Indian Missions abroad and regional ICCR offices via TV, Radio, and OTT platforms.
• Key Roles: ICCR provides content; Doordarshan handles coverage, pre-event publicity, and global dissemination.
• Content Rights: Both organizations will hold joint perpetual ownership of digital and broadcast rights for long-term archiving.
• Validity: The agreement is set for three years.

Gujarat Government to Develop Indo-Taiwan Industrial Park in Sanand-Dholera
The Gujarat government has signed an MoU with Allegiance International Company Limited to establish a specialized Indo-Taiwan Industrial Park, focusing on high-tech manufacturing.

• Target Sector: Strengthening the state’s semiconductor and electronics ecosystem.
• Investment Goal: Expected to attract over ₹1,000 crore in FDI over the next 5 years.
• Role of Allegiance International: Will facilitate business collaboration between Taiwanese enterprises and Indian operations.

HUDCO and NBCC Partner for Delhi Redevelopment and Asset Monetisation
Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) and NBCC (India) Limited signed two strategic MoUs to transform urban infrastructure in the national capital.

• Project 1 (Redevelopment): Focuses on an 18,830 sq. m land parcel at August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi.
• Project 2 (Asset Monetisation): HUDCO will provide funding support, while NBCC manages execution and consultancy for self-sustainable projects.
• Validity: Both MoUs are valid for two years with annual reviews.

International Affairs

India–Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise ‘DUSTLIK 2026’ Begins
The 7th edition of the joint military exercise DUSTLIK commenced at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangan, Uzbekistan.

• Duration: 13-day exercise (April 12 to 25, 2026).
• Participants:
  • India: 60 personnel (45 from the MAHAR Regiment and 15 from the IAF).
  • Uzbekistan: 60 personnel from their Army and Air Force.
• Focus: Tactical drills in semi-mountainous terrain and establishing a unified command-and-control framework.

India and Myanmar Sign MoU for School Project in Nay Pyi Taw
During the visit of MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to Myanmar, an agreement was signed to construct a school in the capital city of Nay Pyi Taw.

• Scope: Development of high-quality early childhood environments.
• Framework: Part of India’s Small Development Projects (SDP) and the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.

Banking & Finance

RBI Unveils ‘Utkarsh 2029’ Strategy for Global Expansion
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched its medium-term strategy, Utkarsh 2029 (covering April 2026 – March 2029), to transform into a world-class, full-service central bank.

• Structure: Outlines 49 deliverables across 6 pillars (Technology, Regulation, Global Integration, etc.).
• Key Initiatives:
  • Project Sa-Mudra: Modernizing currency management.
  • CBDC & ULI: Expanding Digital Currency for cross-border payments and scaling the Unified Lending Interface (ULI).
  • AI Integration: Developing an indigenous Large Language Model (LLM) for internal operations.

SEBI Launches Three IT Platforms: SUPCOMS 2.1, e-Adjudication, and C-SAC
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey introduced three digital platforms to streamline regulations and bolster cybersecurity.

• SUPCOMS 2.1: A universal platform to replace traditional email-based communication between SEBI and external entities.
• e-Adjudication Portal: A paperless system for digital quasi-judicial proceedings.
• C-SAC (Cyber-Sec Audit Compliance): An AI-based tool that automatically analyzes cyber audit reports to identify risk gaps.

Paytm Introduces Biometric UPI and Cardless ATM Withdrawals
Aligned with RBI’s new 2-Factor Authentication (2F) rules, Paytm has rolled out biometric features for its users.

• Usage: Authenticate payments and withdraw cash using biometrics instead of a manual UPI PIN.
• Transaction Limits: Biometric UPI is capped at ₹5,000, while cardless ATM transactions are capped at ₹10,000.

Economy & Business

ADB Raises India’s GDP Forecast for FY27 to 6.9%
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised India's growth projections upward in its latest Asian Development Outlook (ADO) report.

Awards & Recognitions

CARI Bengaluru Achieves ISO 15189:2022 Accreditation
The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) in Bengaluru became the first institute under the CCRAS to receive this international standard for medical laboratories.

• Scope: Accreditation in Biochemistry and Haematology.
• Significance: Validates the lab’s technical competence and accuracy in diagnostic services at a global level.

Appointments & Resignations

Ismaïl Omar Guelleh Re-elected as President of Djibouti
The 78-year-old incumbent President secured a sixth consecutive term in the Horn of Africa nation.

• Result: Won 97.81% of the vote.
• Context: Followed a 2025 constitutional amendment that removed the 75-year age limit for presidential candidates.

Science & Technology

NASA’s Artemis II Crew Successfully Returns to Earth
The four-member crew of the Artemis II lunar mission splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a historic 10-day journey around the moon.

• Crew: Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch (USA), and Jeremy Hansen (Canada).
• Spacecraft: NASA’s Orion capsule, named ‘Integrity’.
• Records Broken:
  • Distance: Travelled 252,752 miles from Earth (surpassing the Apollo 13 record).
  • Communication: Completed the first-ever ship-to-ship call between a moon mission and the ISS.

Sports

2026 Asian Wrestling Championships (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan)
India finished 5th in the standings at the 22nd edition of the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships.

• India’s Medal Tally: 17 Medals (2 Gold, 6 Silver, 9 Bronze).
• Gold Medalists: Sujeet Kalkal (65kg Freestyle) and Abhimanyou Mandwal (70kg Freestyle).
• Top 3 Nations: 1. Iran (18 medals), 2. Japan (15 medals), 3. China (14 medals).

2026 Asian Boxing Championships (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)
India secured a historic 2nd place finish in the inaugural Elite edition aligned with the World Boxing ranking system.

• India’s Medal Tally: 16 Medals (5 Gold, 3 Silver, 8 Bronze).
• Top Standings: 1. Kazakhstan (6 Gold), 2. India (5 Gold), 3. Uzbekistan (4 Gold).
• Significance: Finalists earned direct qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.

Obituary

Legendary Playback Singer Asha Bhosle Passes Away
The "Voice of India," Asha Bhosle, passed away at the age of 92.

• Achievements: Recorded over 12,000 songs in 20+ languages; recognized by Guinness as the most recorded artist in history.
• Major Honors: Padma Vibhushan (2008), Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2000).

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, the ‘Lion of Ladakh’, Passes Away
Mahavir Chakra (MVC) awardee Col. Sonam Wangchuk passed away at age 61 in Leh.

• Heroism: Played a pivotal role in the 1999 Kargil War, securing the Chorbat La axis.
• Honors: Awarded the Mahavir Chakra in 1999. Two army posts, ‘Sonam 1’ and ‘Sonam 2’, are named in his honor.

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